We wouldn’t mind tearing down a fingerprint scanner, but we hate to bust up our expensive laptop or cell phone. [Julian], however, got a hold of a fingerprint scanning padlock and was willing to tear ...

Padlocks are one of those everyday objects that seem ripe for the Internet of Things treatment, so it's no surprise that Master Lock has given its new line an intelligence boosting upgrade. Aimed at ...

The Padlock Screen locker is a Trojan that displays a picture of a locked door with a message stating that the victim's files have been deleted and that the computer is locked. It then has a small ...

The new version of the keyless ABLOY BEAT padlock, designed especially for critical infrastructure, features a removable shackle. The highly weatherproof lock is operated with a mobile app and ...

The Noke Bluetooth padlock looks and feels like your trusty combination lock, except that it has its name engraved where a dial would normally be. It's weighted well and shows care in construction. If ...

Tech makes it easy to keep tabs on everything these days – from your home and gear to your pets. Here are three new gadgets to help you lock it, track it, and watch it all. Protect your stuff with a ...

Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, and more for eight years at The Verge. If you use a padlock ...